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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x5 inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x5 inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Underside of the vehicle corroded and wax oiled !!!
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Underside of the vehicle corroded and wax oiled !!!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear exhaust pipe is touching brake calliper
outer sidewalls of both rear tyres are cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear exhaust pipe is touching brake calliper
outer sidewalls of both rear tyres are cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front of nearside chassis rail by passenger compartment is corroded
front of offside outer sill is corroded
outer sidewalls of both rear tyres are cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
petrol cap seal is perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
fuel cap seal is perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
fuel cap seal is perishing
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/f floor corroded and holed
under body corroded and heavly underseal
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides front inner wings starting to corrode in places
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides front inner wings starting to corrode in places
all repaired areas are heavily undersealed, full inspection is not possible.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center rear view mirror has restricted view
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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H491 YYT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H491 YYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H491 YYT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 May 1991.
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